In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda confess their wins, losses, and first week fumbles as the pressures of parenting crank up a gear and the family calendar becomes the Holy Grail of functionality. Matty’s gripping onto the reins of school admin in the face of Art’s audacity to take it over, or worse, check her work ...

They revisit their Words of the Year, including listener submissions and ambitions, which brings some confronting awareness in light of recent events. They solve a fashion crisis for a listener with places to go but no good inspo.

Hannah ‘breaks down’ the unravelling of what they’re calling her, Menty-Bean, and how she’s finding her way back on track.

Finally, it’s been three years of Untidy, people! The girls celebrate their anniversary! Thanks for coming along for the ride. You’re always welcome here.

Link mentioned in the show:

• Got a Highly Sensitive person in your household? Check out Alex’s recommendations for learning more about these extraordinary humans: The Highly Sensitive Person’s Survival Guide: How to Build Your Greenhouse and The Psychology of People Who Cry Easily (It’s Not Weakness).
• Lou Heller Stylist on Instagram @louhellerstylist

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community – share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review – it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! – Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

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In this mini-episode of Untidy, Matty and Hannah share highlights of their conversation Zazi Henderson (Zazi Plays @zaziplays) from the episode, ‘Communicating through chaos with Zazi Henderson’. Zazi joined the girls for a refreshingly honest chat about modern parenting and how to do it well while keeping your sanity.

They talk about why getting on the floor matters for language development, phone faces, and how the “flat effect” affects developing communication, the underrated magic of watching your child play, and that you don’t have to be the entertainer to be good at play. Zazi shares easy toy rotation tips, ideas on managing messy play and a grounded approach to respectful parenting, with strategies for holding clear boundaries.

Zazi speaks about what to do when you’re triggered, why repair matters most while perfection is irrelevant, and how to find acceptance and compassion in the impossible juggle that is modern parenting.

This mini ep is full of realistic, practical wisdom, deep reassurance, and easy ideas to implement at home.

To hear the full episode with Zazi, head to:

• Communicating through Chaos with Zazi Henderson on Spotify
• Communicating through Chaos with Zazi Henderson on Apple
• Find Zazi on Instagram @zaziplays
• Visit https://www.zazi.co.nz/

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community – share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review – it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! – Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast. Find Matilda at @matootles and get your copy of The Feel Good Guide. Find Hannah at @hannahedavison and her My Big Moments children’s books at @mybigmoments. Enter code UNTIDY at checkout for 10% off your order.

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In this episode of Untidy, Hannah and Matilda return from the structural wilderness of the holidays to the regimented back-to-school routine. They take on a mother–daughter LEGO® challenge to build their animal besties and discover the evolving magic of going on a creative adventure with their girls.

There are the dolphins, orcas, and puppies they expected, and then the less-anticipated freestyle creations, inter-generational competition, and a delightfully quiet long tail of small-human engineering in the afterglow.

Matilda talks a big game with a recipe invention she claims are the best blueberry muffins she’s ever made. (The recipe is below, as promised – tell us if you agree.)

Plus, the girls unpack the risk differential between parents, which becomes all too real for Matty during an incident at the airport.

Finally – keep a close eye on Instagram… there’s a humdinger of a giveaway coming your way that you will not want to miss.

This episode has been proudly brought to you by the LEGO® Group. SHE BUILT THAT – LEGO sets for creative storytellers.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Matty’s Top Secret Classified Blueberry Muffins
• Find your LEGO® Besties here!
• Follow @untidypodcast on Instagram

If you’re enjoying Untidy, the best way to show your support is by tapping the ‘+ follow’ button in your podcast app and subscribing on YouTube! That way, fresh episodes will always be ready and waiting for you. Help us to keep building this supportive community – share an episode with a mate, and chuck us a 5-star review – it helps more people find our Untidy, unfiltered, and relatable chats. Thank you for listening, contributing and supporting this independent production! We’re grateful to have you here! – Hannah & Matty xx

Don’t forget! Untidy is made for YOU – the people right at the heart of this steaming hot mess! Follow the show and DM us on Instagram @untidypodcast or email hello@untidypodcast.com. Your stories and ideas to help shape the show! Find us online at Untidy podcast.

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